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Magalelagase Primary School

Public primary school · Benoni, Benoni, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North district (2 circuit)

Magalelagase Primary School is a public primary school in Benoni. It currently teaches around 1,013 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Magalelagase Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Benoni, Magalelagase Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,013
Learners
27
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Magalelagase Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Magalelagase Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ekurhuleni North district with Magalelagase Primary School.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Magalelagase Primary School, 2,593 compared with 1,013; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magalelagase Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magalelagase Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Magalelagase Primary School, 2,591 compared with 1,013; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magalelagase Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 76.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magalelagase Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Unity Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Magalelagase Primary School, 2,575 compared with 1,013; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magalelagase Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magalelagase Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,531 learners against Magalelagase Primary School's 1,013; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magalelagase Primary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,515 learners against Magalelagase Primary School's 1,013; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magalelagase Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magalelagase Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Benoni

And within Benoni itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Unity Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Magalelagase Primary School, 2,575 compared with 1,013; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magalelagase Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magalelagase Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,515 learners against Magalelagase Primary School's 1,013; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magalelagase Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magalelagase Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,338 learners against Magalelagase Primary School's 1,013; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magalelagase Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 86.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magalelagase Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,823 learners against Magalelagase Primary School's 1,013; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magalelagase Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magalelagase Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sazakhela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,819 learners against Magalelagase Primary School's 1,013, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Magalelagase Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Magalelagase Primary School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
166, Sesedi, Wattville, Benoni, Benoni
Postal
16508 Wattville 1516
Telephone
011 897 3080
EMIS number
700311316

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Magalelagase Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Magalelagase Primary School directly, on 011 897 3080, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Magalelagase Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Magalelagase Primary School the best school in Benoni?
No matric pass rate is on record for Magalelagase Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Benoni besides Magalelagase Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Benoni, including Unity Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Magalelagase Primary School?
Magalelagase Primary School reported 1,013 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Magalelagase Primary School?
Yes, Magalelagase Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Magalelagase Primary School a public or private school?
Magalelagase Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Magalelagase Primary School?
You can call 011 897 3080. It is located at 166, Sesedi, Wattville, Benoni, Benoni.
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